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VideosNesting Behavior of Stinging Insects
Length 3:20Learn about the various nest types of stinging insects, including honey bees, bumble bees, yellowjackets, and mud daubers, and how they build and defend them. -
VideosSocial and Solitary Stinging Insects
Length 1:50Learn about differences between social and solitary bees, wasps, and hornets, including colony behavior, nesting, and defensive behavior. -
WorkshopsFree
Sheep and Goat Small Group Gathering
When Multiple Options AvailableLength 1 hour, 30 minutesEvent Format In-PersonEngage with your local livestock educator at a quarterly gathering where small ruminant producers discuss nutrition, feed labels, and relevant industry topics. -
ArticlesWhy Is Liquid Lost During Canning?
A frequently asked food preservation question is what causes liquid to be lost from the jar during processing? -
VideosHealth and Nutrition: Non-Dairy Foods with Calcium
Length 3:13This video explains non-dairy foods that contain calcium. -
Workshops$75.00
Cooking for Crowds: A Volunteer's Guide to Safe Food Handling
When Multiple Options AvailableLength 3 hoursEvent Format In-PersonEven with years of food preparation, things change. Our program keeps nonprofits and volunteers updated on food safety rules. Protect customer health and organizational reputation. -
WebinarsFree
Master Watershed Steward Training Info for Westmoreland, Indiana, and Armstrong Counties
When 01/15/2026Length 1 hourEvent Format Virtual | LiveDiscover the Master Watershed Steward Program, empowering communities through conservation, environmental education, and community involvement. Join us today! -
Workshops$15.00
Home Food Preservation: Jams and Jellies
When Multiple Options AvailableLength 2 hoursEvent Format In-PersonLearn the science behind recommended methods for making and processing jam and jelly, while dispelling food preservation myths and unsafe practices. -
WebinarsFree
Frontiers in Forest Health: Oystershell Scale
When 02/17/2026Length 1 hourEvent Format Virtual | LiveExplore the rising impact of oystershell scale on western forests and urban trees and gain practical insight into research and management strategies for this invasive pest. -
Workshops$5.00
Owls Up Close
When 01/29/2026Length 1 hour, 15 minutesEvent Format In-PersonDiscover the world of owls with Strawberry Hill's barred owl, Strix, and learn how these birds reveal insights about habitat, behavior, and environmental health. -
WorkshopsFree
Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia
When Multiple Options AvailableLength 1 hourEvent Format In-PersonLearn the basics of Alzheimer's and dementia during this informative in-person workshop. -
Workshops$39.00
Dining with Diabetes
When Multiple Options AvailableEvent Format In-PersonFor adults with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes and their families, this program will increase your knowledge of healthy food choices and diabetes management. -
WebinarsFree
Spotted Lanternfly: Research Updates and Panel Discussion
When 01/13/2026Length 1 hour, 30 minutesEvent Format Virtual | LiveGet updates on spotted lanternfly research, vineyard impacts, management strategies, and engage with experts in a moderated panel discussion. -
Workshops$60.00
Greenhouse Growers Day
When 01/22/2026Length 7 hoursEvent Format In-PersonGain practical updates on pest and disease management, water quality, pollinator assessment, and the latest Penn State Flower Trials in this research-driven program for greenhouse professionals. -
ArticlesWhen a Jar Becomes Unsealed
Have you had the experience of finding jars of food that were sealed when they were placed in storage becoming unsealed while sitting on the shelf? Let's explore some possible causes. -
ArticlesRollover Protection for Farm Tractor Operators
Tractor rollovers are the single deadliest type of injury incident on farms in the United States. -
NewsHome Food Preservation Workshops Offered in Southwestern Pennsylvania
Date Posted 12/8/2025Penn State Extension will offer in-person food preservation workshops in Southwestern PA. -
ArticlesRoofs
A Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training article about using roofs to manage rainwater, improve stormwater management, and protect surface water. -
ArticlesAre "Best if Used-By" and "Use-By dates" for Food Quality or Food Safety?
Easy Cooking from Pantry to Table Issue 14 includes these articles: Are "Best if Used-By" and "Use-By dates" for food quality or food safety? How Long Can Food Be Stored at Home? -
ArticlesToxicity of Yew Wood and Roots
A case study of yew toxicity in fresh and aged yew roots and stem. -
ArticlesTimber Market Report Archives
Each Timber Market Report reflects the stumpage and mill prices over a three-month period. The report is intended to describe general trends in the market and ignore specific timber tract variation. -
ArticlesCalculating the Green Weight of Wood Species
How much does wood weigh? The question is simple enough for dry wood, but more difficult when wood is freshly cut. -
ArticlesCareer Highlight: Agriculture Conservation Engineering
Agricultural conservation engineers play a vital role in conservation across Pennsylvania. With increasing attention on agricultural water quality, the need for highly trained engineers continues to expand. -
ArticlesLaying Fast Tracks Toward Climax Forests
The Miyawaki Method encompasses soil preparation, careful species selection, and intensive aftercare with the goal of speeding up the development of mature forests in small spaces.
